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Old 07-04-09, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dangy
Did you stiffen the coilovers? I have the same exhaust and it doesnt scrap nothing.
You haven't backed down my driveway!
Seriously, the front lip has clearance, it's just the mufflers (not the tips) hit unless I crab my way into/out of the driveway.
Monday I'm going to get on the phone and find me a GFX Starfire front lip.
We'll see if there has been any settling and I'll lower the front just a bit more.
Old 07-04-09, 09:44 AM
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absolutely beautiful. clean and conservative.. just the way lexus should be. (and cutie, you can never go toooo low!! drop that shiz!!)
Old 07-04-09, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by edwin907
You haven't backed down my driveway!
Seriously, the front lip has clearance, it's just the mufflers (not the tips) hit unless I crab my way into/out of the driveway.
Monday I'm going to get on the phone and find me a GFX Starfire front lip.
We'll see if there has been any settling and I'll lower the front just a bit more.
Dam that must be one nasty drive way lol. Have you tried pulling in at an angle?
Old 07-04-09, 10:46 AM
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like everyone else is saying, drop it more. with the drop you have currently, you could of gone with springs, don't waste those great coilovers!

that, and your offsets are a bit conservative as well, spacers baby!

I would spread the wheels out a tad and drop it a bit more and you'll be set. I would change to a different exhaust if thats stopping you... but thats just me.
Old 07-04-09, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dangy
Dam that must be one nasty drive way lol. Have you tried pulling in at an angle?
Yep, that's what I meant by "crabbing".

I think I've decided to stick with the 225/265 tire size, so I can go ahead and figure up the specs on some hubcentric spacers. Got a buddy who owns a local small machine shop that can make anything. Round **** is easy, he says! And if I go bigger on the tires later, he can just machine some of the aluminum off.

Also, I'll upgrade to a Joe Z exhaust, so I can lower it a bit more.
Old 07-04-09, 11:34 AM
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its so clean it looks like it just left the dealer.
Old 07-04-09, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by edwin907
Yep, that's what I meant by "crabbing".

I think I've decided to stick with the 225/265 tire size, so I can go ahead and figure up the specs on some hubcentric spacers. Got a buddy who owns a local small machine shop that can make anything. Round **** is easy, he says! And if I go bigger on the tires later, he can just machine some of the aluminum off.

Also, I'll upgrade to a Joe Z exhaust, so I can lower it a bit more.
I have F-sport exhaust and I am lowered more than you. My rear wheel is tucked in and I never scraped my exhaust.
Old 07-04-09, 12:00 PM
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my JIC's settled after a week or so..the ride is so nice..good choice
Old 07-04-09, 12:01 PM
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Looks good! Needa go lower!! haha
t0e got the same setup, and I think he's got to swap coils though soon.
Old 07-04-09, 12:38 PM
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sweet set-up
Old 07-04-09, 01:23 PM
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looking good .... however u need spacers asap for a beter look.. and probably lower it a little more too for a more aggressive stance
Old 07-04-09, 01:50 PM
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Looks good man, even better when its settled im sure
Old 07-05-09, 02:11 PM
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Lookin good
Old 07-05-09, 02:49 PM
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you're on coilovers now, stop riding at stock height!!!!! slam that bish to the ground and get 20mm spacers xD
Old 07-05-09, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by chrIS250
you're on coilovers now, stop riding at stock height!!!!! slam that bish to the ground and get 20mm spacers xD
What he said. Welcome to the JIC club


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